Hubli Airport

Hubballi Airport (IATA: HBX, ICAO: VOHB) is a domestic airport serving the twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad in the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated on Gokul Road, 8 kilometres from Hubballi and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Dharwad. , connected with 11 domestic destinations. It is the third busiest airport in Karnataka after Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore & Mangalore International Airport.

Hubballi Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorAirports Authority of India
ServesHubballi-Dharwad
LocationHubballi-Dharwad, Karnataka, India
Focus city for
Elevation AMSL2,171 ft / 662 m
Coordinates15°21′42″N 075°05′05″E
Websitewww.aai.aero/allAirports/hubli_generalinfo.jsp
Map
HBX
HBX
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
08/26 8,500 2,600 Asphalt/Concrete
Statistics (April 2019 - March 2020)
Passengers475,218 (3.2%)
Aircraft movements6,944 (2.8%) [1]
Airport Rank49 (4)

Expansion

The Government of Karnataka signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in January 2013 to develop the airport.[2] Accordingly, 588 acres (2.38 km2) of land was acquired by the State Government and handed over to the AAI.[3]

The area of the airfield was increased to 615 acres (249 ha) and the runway was extended to 8,500 feet (2,600 m). A new taxiway, roofing, car parking, fire station and a new terminal building were also part of the upgradation project that would enable the operation of larger aircraft like the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320.[4] AAI constructed a new DVOR building and NDB building in 2016 and commenced the work on extension, strengthening and widening of the runway, taxiways and the isolation bay.[3][5] A new ATC tower, technical block, fire station, a new apron for parking 3 aircraft, a 12.8 km. security wall with 17 security watch towers and a sewage treatment plant were constructed.[6]

On 12 December 2017 Union Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju inaugurated the upgraded airport terminal and other ancillary facilities. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha and senior Airports Authority of India officials were also present on the occasion.[7]

Terminal

The old terminal could handle only a single ATR-72 sized aircraft.[8] The apron could handle only 3 Code A/B sized aircraft.[9] The old terminal was closed down and flight operations shifted to the new terminal after its inauguration.

The new terminal covers an area of 3600 square meters and is centrally air-conditioned. It can handle 300 passengers at a time during peak hours, i.e., 150 arrivals & 150 departures. The airport has passenger-friendly amenities like public address system, check-in counters, fire alarm, HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning), elevator, firefighting, CCTV, baggage scanners and car parking. It is also eco-friendly as the terminal has a sky light system for energy savings and a standing seam double insulated roofing system, etc.[10] The apron can now handle 3 A319/A320/B737 or 5 ATR-72 sized aircraft at a time.

Airlines and destinations
AirlinesDestinations
Air India Bangalore, Mumbai
Alliance Air Hyderabad
IndiGo Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa,Mumbai,Mangalore,Kannur, Kochi
Star Air Bangalore, Delhi–Hindon, Tirupati

Statistics
Hubli Airport passenger traffic statistics[11][12][13]
Year Rank Passengers Growth Rank Change
2019-20 49 475,218 3.2% 4
2018-19 45 460,462 835.4% 19
2017-18 64 49,227 89.9% 1
2016-17 63 25,928 33.5% 1
2015-16 64 38,973

Connectivity

The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation NWKRTC operates air conditioned bus services from Hubballi Railway Station to the airport and a mini-bus service between Hubballi Central Bus Terminus and the airport.The AC buses make 10 trips a day and mini buses 24 trips a day [14]

Accidents and incidents
  • On 9 March 2015, a Spicejet Bombardier Dash 8, operating flight SG-1085 from Bangalore with 74 passengers and 4 crew, landed on Hubli's runway in heavy rain, veered off the runway and came to a halt on soft ground with the left main gear collapsed. There were no injuries but the aircraft received substantial damage to left hand main landing gear, propeller and engine.[15]

See also

References
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  2. "Karnataka govt signs MoU for Hubli-Dharwad airport expansion". Daily News and Analysis. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  3. "Expansion and Facelift of Belgaum, Hubli-Dharwad and Mysore Airports". Business Standard. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  4. "Hubli-Dharwad airport to be ready for Boeing in 2 yrs". Deccan Herald. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  5. "Hubli Airport expansion takes off after seven years". The Economic Times. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  6. "Muhurtha fixed for upgraded airport opening, Mumbai flight service". 7 December 2017.
  7. ANI (13 December 2017). "Karnataka's Hubballi city gets new airport terminal | Business Standard News". Business Standard India. Business-standard.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  8. MIG (17 July 2017). "Ambitious Infrastructure Development Plans | Media India Group". Mediaindia.eu. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  9. "Airports Authority of India". Archived from the original on 16 June 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  10. ANI (13 December 2017). "Karnataka's Hubballi city gets new airport terminal | Business Standard News". Business Standard India. Business-standard.com. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  11. "2015-16 Statistics" (PDF). Airports Authority of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 May 2016.
  12. "2014-15 Statistics" (PDF). Airports Authority of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 May 2015.
  13. "2016-17 Statistics" (PDF). Airports Authority of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 April 2017.
  14. "AC bus service to Hubballi airport launched - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  15. "SpiceJet plane skids at Hubli airport, no one hurt, Spicejet closed Hubli operations and now operates its flights from Belgaum". Business Standard. 8 March 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
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